News from all Islands of Hawai’i
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The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) Investigates Illegal Activity in Waimānalo
by Thunda1 minutes readA Hawaiian homestead property in Waimānalo was the subject of a search warrant executed by the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, following reports of illegal activities. …
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The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) Rental Relief Program Receives $2.4M Boost
by Thunda3 minutes readThe Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program has received a funding allocation of $2.4 million as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to boost …
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Halawa Correctional Facility Reaches Five Inmate Deaths Classified as COVID-19 Related
by Thunda1 minutes readThe deaths of five (5) male Halawa Correctional Facility inmates, all above the age of 65, are being classified by the Hawaii Department of Health as COVID-19-related deaths. The deaths …
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Hawaiian Electric and Aloha United Way launch Hawaii Utility Bill Assistance Program
by Thunda3 minutes readHawaiian Electric is the founding sponsor of Aloha United Way’s new statewide program to help qualifying families recover from the economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Hawaii Utility …
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$573 million settlement with McKinsey & Company for its work with Purdue Pharma in the opioid epidemic
by Thunda3 minutes readHONOLULU – Hawai‘i Attorney General Clare E. Connors, along with attorneys general from 47 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories, has reached a $573 million settlement with …
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(Līhue) – As the response to COVID-19 continues, so will the additional hunting days enjoyed by hunters on Kaua‘i. The additional hunting days were added in May 2020 by the …
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The death of a male Halawa Correctional Facility inmate, between 50 to 60-years old, is being classified by the Hawaii Department of Health as a COVID-19-related death. This is the …
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Department of Land and Natural Resources Reminds Commercial Vessel with Passengers and Crew Must Wear Mask Onboard
by Thunda0 minutes readDepartment of Land and Natural Resources released a reminder today to all Commercial Vessels pertaining to passengers. Commercial vessels regardless of size are required to ensure that all their passengers …
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Three Hawaiian Monk Seals found Dead on Kauaʻi. Most likely caused by Illegal Lay Nets
by Thunda2 minutes read(HONOLULU) – It’s believed drowning is the likely cause of death of at least two of three Hawaiian monk seals found dead on Kaua‘i last September, November, and December. Constraints …
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Hawaii Attorney General Connerʻs joins Bipartisan Coalition to Ensure Fight Against Robocalls Continues
by Thunda2 minutes readHONOLULU – Hawaii Attorney General Clare E. Connors yesterday took action to ensure state attorneys general can continue to fight against robocalls. Specifically, AG Connors joined a bipartisan coalition of …
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Hawaiʻi Prepares to Welcome Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. New Disney+ Original Series
by Thunda2 minutes readHONOLULU – Yesterday Kahu Kordell Kekoa presided over a blessing in a Waimānalo neighborhood to mark the first day of filming for the Disney+ original series, Doogie Kameāloha, M.D., a …
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(Kahului) – The DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) and the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) are investigating an unusual shark encounter this afternoon. Just before 2 …